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Tetouan
Tetouan
Tetouan
Tétouan is a city located in Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima in northern Morocco. It was founded by Marinid dynasty in the late 13th century AD. Throughout its long history, it represented a point of contact between Morocco and Andalusia and an example of the great influences of Andalusian civilization in the style of construction and urban planning. The city includes a group of monuments such as mosques, funduqs (Caravanserai) and commercial districts, and it was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.
Site Information
Country: Morocco
District: Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
Category: Historic Cities and Regions
Site History: 13th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
World Heritage Site
Official Name: Medina of Tétouan (formerly known as Titawin)
Date of Inscription: 1997
Exact Location
Elevation: 83 m
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